Several Black Belt counties to benefit from SEEDS funding

Several counties in the Black Belt are among others to benefit from $15.7 million under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS), said an announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey. 

21 sites in multiple counties will receive funding for industrial development. 

SEEDS funding seeks to help with land purchases, site preparation, environmental surveys, infrastructure improvements and other work to attract projects that create jobs.

“SEEDS has proven to be a game-changer for Alabama’s economic development, helping communities across our state compete for the transformative projects that create jobs and build prosperity,” said Ivey. “With 77 sites now approved for funding across three rounds, SEEDS continues to deliver on its promise. We’re already seeing major companies choose Alabama because we’ve invested in making our sites ready for development.”

Sites located in Lowndes, Russell, Pike and Perry counties will receive funding. 

“The SEEDS program has quickly become a significant advantage for communities aiming to land high-quality economic development projects,” said Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. “Through these grants, paired with local contributions, big cities and small towns alike across Alabama are positioning themselves for next-generation development and prosperity.”